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As previously reported, Senate Bill 226, sponsored by state Senator Mike Woodard (D-22), passed unanimously on its second and third reading in the North Carolina House of Representatives on Wednesday. S 226, which repeals a 1935 law that allows gun registration in Durham County, went into effect upon ratification yesterday. Since S 226 is considered a “local” bill, it does not need to be signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory (R) to be enacted.NRA-ILA News

Today, Senate Bill 226, sponsored by state Senator Mike Woodard (D-22), passed unanimously in the House Rules Committee. S 226, which would repeal a 1935 law that allowed firearm registration in Durham County, is expected to be considered on the floor of the North Carolina House of Representatives this week.NRA-ILA News

While the NRA continues to work on a number of issues during the North Carolina General Assembly’s short session this year, one issue in particular needs your immediate action. Senate Bill 226, sponsored by state Senator Mike Woodard (D-22), would repeal a 1935 law that allowed firearm registration in Durham County. NRA-ILA News

While the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) has caused delays in the passage of an omnibus right-to-carry reform bill, House Bill 937, the NRA remains committed to passing and enacting legislation this year that will dramatically advance the rights of law-abiding gun owners in the Tar Heel State. NRA-ILA News

As the state House of Representatives considers improvements made in the state Senate to House Bill 937, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) continues to oppose the provision in this bill that repeals the antiquated permit to purchase a handgun requirement. Gun owners, sportsmen and Second Amendment supporters across the Tar Heel State need to continue to actively work against this effort.NRA-ILA News